Watch Tuner Timegrapher vs HackVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Watch Tuner Timegrapher
This application analyzes the performance of mechanical watches by using your device's microphone to record ticking sounds. It generates a frequency diagram and provides measurements for rate, beat error, amplitude, and beats per hour.
- Frequency diagram display
- Measures rate accuracy
- Measures beat error
- Measures amplitude
- Measures beats per hour (BPH)
- Uses device microphone
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Watch Tuner Timegrapher is an app for testing mechanical watches — both automatic and manual winding. It displays a frequency diagram of your watch and measures the rate, beat error, amplitude, and beats per hour (BPH). The app uses your device’s built-in microphone or a headset mic to record the audible ticks of the watch. For best results, use the app in a quiet environment. Background noise can affect accuracy — complete silence works best, though the built-in noise-cancelling algorithm can filter out minor sounds. The microphone must be in contact with the watch to clearly capture the ticking sound; ideally, place it against the watch’s crown during recording.
HackVault
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HackVault is your on-the-go ethical hacking reference, designed for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, students, and enthusiasts who need fast, reliable access to expert-curated hacking instructions. In the ever-evolving world of offensive security, HackVault provides a structured and educational repository of step-by-step guides across key areas of ethical hacking. Whether you're conducting a red team engagement, preparing for a CTF, or studying for a cybersecurity certification, HackVault puts practical knowledge at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Watch Tuner Timegrapher at $7.99 against HackVault's $9.99. Watch Tuner Timegrapher also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Watch Tuner Timegrapher costs $7.99 and HackVault $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Watch Tuner Timegrapher ships an update every 4 months, HackVault every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Watch Tuner Timegrapher | HackVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bartlomiej Swiatek | Francisco Piedra |
Bugs and requests
Watch Tuner Timegrapher
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on certain iOS versions (iPhone X with iOS 14.6)
- Incompatible with older devices (iPod Touch 6, iOS 8.4)
- Blank white screen on some devices
- Quality reporting inconsistency between live reading and saved history
- Cannot store more than 16 history files (save button grays out)
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- Doesn't work properly with Samsung headsets on iPad
- External microphone recognized but won't provide/analyze data
- Auto-detect mode fails to recognize BPH correctly
- App becomes unresponsive and requires phone restart
- Incompatibility with latest iOS versions for audio spectrum analysis
- Microphone collection starts immediately on app launch
Requested features
13 requests- Audio monitoring function to optimize microphone placement before measuring
- Audible ticking sound output (like professional models)
- Extended beat rate range to include mechanical clocks
- Only request microphone permissions when actually measuring
- History feature to save and track measurements over time
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- Ability to share graphs as photos or export to email
- Larger display for complete timestamp visibility
- Increased history file storage (currently limited to 16 files)
- Korean language support
- Japanese language support
- Dedicated hardware microphone option
- Better auto-detection for BPH to avoid manual input
- Ability to add watch information and photos to measurements
HackVault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Watch Tuner Timegrapher
No in-app purchases
HackVault
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Watch Tuner Timegrapher free?
Is HackVault free?
Do Watch Tuner Timegrapher or HackVault have ads?
Which is updated more often, Watch Tuner Timegrapher or HackVault?
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